| Agent Name |
Ethylamine |
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| CAS Number |
75-04-7 |
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| Formula |
C2-H7-N |
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| Major Category |
Nitrogen Compounds |
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| Synonyms |
1-Aminoethane; Aethylamine [German]; Aminoethane; Ethanamine; Ethylamine; Etilamina [Italian]; Etyloamina [Polish]; Monoethylamine; [ChemIDplus] UN1036; UN2270 |
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| Category |
Amines, Aliphatic |
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| Description |
Colorless gas or water-white liquid (below 62 degrees F) with an ammonia-like odor; Note: Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas; [NIOSH] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used in the organic synthesis of dyes, medicines, resins, and other chemicals; also used in oil refining and as a stabilizer of latex rubber; [Merck Index, # 3762] |
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| Comments |
Liquid causes first degree burns on short exposure. [CHRIS] Corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] Workers may develop eye irritation and corneal edema. Experimental animals show evidence of liver injury in subchronic studies. [ACGIH] Evaporating liquid can cause frostbite; [ICSC] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Yes |
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| TLV (ACGIH) |
5 ppm |
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| STEL (ACGIH) |
15 ppm |
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| PEL (OSHA) |
10 ppm |
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| MAK |
5 ppm |
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| IDLH (NIOSH) |
600 ppm |
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| Excerpts from Documentation for IDLHs |
Basis for original (SCP) IDLH: The chosen IDLH is based on the UCC [1958] report that a 4�hour exposure to 4,000 ppm killed 1 of 6 rats. . . .
Human data: None relevant for use in determining the revised IDLH. |
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| Vapor Pressure |
1050 mm Hg |
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| Odor Threshold Low |
0.02 ppm |
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| Odor Threshold High |
3.5 ppm |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (rats) = 5,540 ppm/1H |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Detection odor threshold from AIHA (mean = 0.27 ppm); The Guide from the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Ethylamine, aqueous solution, with not less than 50% but not more than 70% Ethylamine." Flash point < 0 deg F; |
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| Reference Link |
International Chemical Safety Cards (WHO/IPCS/ILO) |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
4: burns readily |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: ETHYLAMINE
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